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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior actuarial leadership role within Principal's Retirement & Income Solutions division, overseeing the Variable Annuity team. You'll lead pricing and financial reporting for RILA and Traditional VA products, integrating perspectives across pricing, risk, and reporting to drive business strategy. This highly visible role reports to the RIS Chief Actuary and involves cross-functional partnership with product, investments, finance, and risk teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead VA actuarial team: pricing, risk management, in-force performance
  • Shape strategy for RILA and Traditional VA products
  • Integrate pricing, financial reporting (GAAP/VM-21), and hedging
  • Partner with product, investments, finance, and risk
  • FSA + 10+ years; hybrid or remote if >30 miles from Des Moines

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Variable annuity pricing
  • RILA products
  • US GAAP financial reporting
  • VM-21 reserve requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • FSA or global equivalent
  • 10+ years actuarial experience
  • Deep VA/RILA product and market risk knowledge
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional influence
  • No visa sponsorship available

TECH STACK

  • No tech stack specified
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HIGHLIGHTS

Senior actuarial leadership role within Principal's Retirement & Income Solutions division, overseeing the Variable Annuity team. You'll lead pricing and financial reporting for RILA and Traditional VA products, integrating perspectives across pricing, risk, and reporting to drive business strategy. This highly visible role reports to the RIS Chief Actuary and involves cross-functional partnership with product, investments, finance, and risk teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  • Lead VA actuarial team: pricing, risk management, in-force performance
  • Shape strategy for RILA and Traditional VA products
  • Integrate pricing, financial reporting (GAAP/VM-21), and hedging
  • Partner with product, investments, finance, and risk
  • FSA + 10+ years; hybrid or remote if >30 miles from Des Moines

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

  • Variable annuity pricing
  • RILA products
  • US GAAP financial reporting
  • VM-21 reserve requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • FSA or global equivalent
  • 10+ years actuarial experience
  • Deep VA/RILA product and market risk knowledge
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional influence
  • No visa sponsorship available

TECH STACK

  • No tech stack specified

Job Overview

Salary
$157k - $213k
Years of Experience
10+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an FSA with 10+ years of experience in variable annuity pricing, financial reporting, and risk management within a life insurance carrier. Strong leadership skills and ability to integrate perspectives across pricing, reporting, and hedging are essential.

FSA

Benefits

Bonus Eligible401(k) PlanFlexible HoursHybrid WorkUnlimited Vacation
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
45d
45 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

Job Overview

Salary
$157k - $213k
Years of Experience
10+ Years
Work Type
Permanent
Full Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal for an FSA with 10+ years of experience in variable annuity pricing, financial reporting, and risk management within a life insurance carrier. Strong leadership skills and ability to integrate perspectives across pricing, reporting, and hedging are essential.

FSA

Benefits

Bonus Eligible401(k) PlanFlexible HoursHybrid WorkUnlimited Vacation
Shortlist Forming
Closing Soon
45d
45 days ago

Strategy: Speed over Perfection

By Day 21, visibility drops significantly. Recruiters are focusing on existing candidates.

"Don't wait for a cover letter. The requisition could close tomorrow. Apply now."

Sr. Actuary II

Principal Financial Group

Life/Insurer/Director Level
Principal Financial Group

Sr. Actuary II

Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, Iowa, United States•1mo ago
FlexibleIndividual AnnuitiesLife Annuity Other

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